Academic Advisors (AA)

Students will be notified of their AAs’ details at the beginning of their first academic year.

Academic Advising System

AAs are expected to make themselves available to Advisees at least once a semester for consultation on academic development matters, either individually or in small groups.

Meetings should preferably be scheduled before subject registration periods start.

While AAs may opt to invite their assigned SAs, it is SAs’ responsibility to contact their assigned AAs to schedule an appointment.

Those who do not turn up will have to approach their AAs to schedule another appointment.

For students who are identified as having learning difficulties, or special needs, a wider AA support network will be provided.

Self-paced students and those who are not following recommended progression patterns as specified in relevant Definitive Program

Documents are required to submit a detailed study plan for approval by their AA before subject registration.

After each semester’s BoE meeting, a report of students’ cumulative GPA will be passed on to assigned AAs for reference. Those students who are being put on academic probation or having such a risk will be invited to meet AAs to be provided with academic counseling.

In addition to giving academic advice, AAs should be sensitive to students’ personal issues, and refer to specific specialized counseling services as appropriate and whenever necessary.